alehouse
Americannoun
noun
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archaic a place where ale was sold; tavern
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informal another name for pub
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Origin of alehouse
Example Sentences
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Friends and family members gathered Saturday at a Federal Way alehouse to celebrate what would have been Katya’s 40th birthday.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021
We visit a medieval English alehouse and discover that our image is largely culled from romantic novels and cheesy Robin Hood films.
From New York Times • May 30, 2018
“I gave my word I would find you and protect you,” Brienne says to Sansa when they meet by happenstance at an alehouse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2015
But Observer food critic Jay Rayner believes they have stayed true to the traditional customs of the alehouse.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2012
He chose an alehouse next door to one of the Commensal Public Kemmerhouses.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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